Picking the best leveling kit for your truck

Cognito has become one of the best manufacturers for leveling kits and lift kits. We do an unboxing with the people at Smith and Son. If you like off-road parts, this is eye candy! Support BTUFF by clicking the bell icon and subscribing.

[@desert4seat]

I like this guy!

[@jakecosper7422]

Cody at Smith and Son is the man! Always takes care of me and gives me good advice. Appreciate that they are willing to help customers and just not trying to sell them on stuff.

[@btuff]

He’s an honest dude with an honest work ethic. Good family.

[@jiovaniisquierdo9520]

How are the cv angles after installing a 3” leveling kit that includes shocks keys and upper control arms?

[@stangd1909]

I have a 2019 2wd and going to install a nice leveling kit. I really love the Kings, will they make my truck ride better, will the reservoirs make a big difference for me...or should they only be for 4wd?

[@lf4225]

I’m buying a leveling kit for my 2020 Silverado z71 2500HD. I want to put 33s on it with rims of 22x12.5. Will this cause any rubbing at all? Or what’s the tire I should be looking for? I honestly don’t know much about the tire codes. Especially the first numbers lol

[@zeromoney7986]

I've read a lot of reviews on Cognito ball joints going bad within a year. Have you had to replace many? What do you think of Kryptonite? A lot of them switched to Kryptonite ball joints. Also what do you think about Icons leveling kits? Thanks for posting this set up.

[@jordanmcgarry8135]

i drive mine hard, Cognito has been good. Kryptonite ball joints work on cognito arms if you wanna swap down the road.

[@MrPAULONEAL]

How does this compare with the Cognito Performance 3 inch leveling kit?

[@dopeyiniraq]

If I could only find a leveling kit with kings for my tahoe

[@frankhernandez8087]

Cuanto cuesta how much for leveling kit

[@JoseOrtega-xn4mj]

With this level kit can I fit 37’ tires? Thanks

[@btuff]

Talked to Kody, he said no, not without modification to the body. 35 will fit.

[@lf4225]

For 37s you’re gonna need at least a 4-8” lift

[@mattward330]

Yes you can run 37s leveled on 2020 and up. Just keep your offset not too large.

[@kstar2157]

I want a level kit for my 2022 GMC 2500HD AT4 but the Cognito lifts are so damn expensive. Kryptonite is what I will probably go with. Unless someone will give me a link to where i can get a Cognito kit that doesn't cost 3500 plus

[@hustlehouses6551]

Is king better than cognito?
I have a cst on my 2020 Denali 2500HD
but just picked up another 2022 At4 2500
I dunno which one to do

[@6.7ram]

Is this better then fox 2.5 cognito kit?

[@xshooterpro1697]

Not gonna go wrong with either one

[@joseramos7476]

Does this kit keep your warranty?

[@btuff]

Anything 6 and under

[@vidalacosta498]

Smith and sons from Bakersfield ?

[@btuff]

yes

[@tonygarofalo5065]

654

[@B-rad303]

Is the truck actually gonna ride any better with those shocks? It's still running the shity torsion bars and no rear leaf changes or geometry changes? Extreme overkill shock with a stock suspension. I'd like to feel a before and after difference when spending as much as that kit cost

[@StephenZarate]

Looking to go with this kit or the kryptonite. After the install does the owner have a review of the ride quality? I work out in west Texas and these washboard roads are rough. I have the 2022 AT4 HD 2500 and I think this kit specifically the Kings will make my ride quality much more reasonable. What’s you’re take on the ride quality post install?

[@robp418]

I’m running deaver m27 leaf packs and custom valved king 2.5’s in the rear of my 1500. It’s the best riding truck I’ve felt. Airing down helps the most for washboard but good springs and shocks goes a long ways too.